About

Jennifer Nielson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental setting where individuals can examine their thoughts, work through painful histories, and move toward greater authenticity and wellbeing.

Her style is compassionate and collaborative, tailoring each plan to the needs of the person in front of her. Jennifer draws on evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and Internal Family Systems to help clients gain insight and develop practical skills for lasting change.

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy and parenting issues, eating and sleeping disorders, anger and self-esteem challenges, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and offers coaching alongside therapy. Jennifer is licensed in California to provide marriage and family therapy and maintains her credential under the California LMFT designation (license CA LMFT 105816).

Location:
California, United States
Years Experience:
9
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Compassion fatigue, Coping with life changes, Depression, Grief, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Self-love, Sexual trauma, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: CA LMFT 105816
  • NPI Number: 1396173555
  • License: LMFT (California) #105816 exp 2026-04-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?

Many people ask whether virtual therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy can be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions. A major benefit of remote care is flexibility. Clients can meet with therapists in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. These services are provided by licensed professionals and therapists, and if a different fit is needed, clients have the option to switch providers. Online therapy offers a practical, accessible way to pursue support for many everyday mental health and relationship challenges.

How much experience does Jennifer Nielson have?

Jennifer Nielson has nine years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Jennifer Nielson a licensed therapist?

Yes. Jennifer Nielson is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, practicing under the CA LMFT credential (license 105816).

In which languages does Jennifer Nielson provide therapy?

Jennifer Nielson provides therapy in English.

Where is Jennifer Nielson located?

Jennifer Nielson is located in California.

How can I work with Jennifer Nielson as my therapist?

You can work with Jennifer Nielson by Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Jennifer Nielson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with Jennifer Nielson. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.